Madden 25 player ratings – Best Running Backs, QBs & WRs
EA SportsMadden 25 wouldn’t be complete without an overhaul to player ratings based on the previous NFL season. Each year, football fans eagerly await the ratings reveal to find out which superstars have made the jump to the iconic 99 Club.
Here’s what we know so far about the Madden 25 ratings, including a look at the best Wide Receivers, Running Backs, and more positions in the game.
All 99 Club players in Madden 25 revealed so far
| Player | Rating | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | 99 | WR | Miami Dolphins |
| Patrick Mahomes | 99 | QB | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Christian McCaffrey | 99 | HB | San Francisco 49ers |
| Trent Williams | 99 | LT | San Francisco 49ers |
| Travis Kelce | 99 | TE | Kansas City Chiefs |
Madden 25’s 99 Club includes Tyreek Hill, Patrick Mahomes, Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, and Travis Kelce at launch.
Hill was rated 98 overall when Madden 24 launched last year. He’s also the first Miami Dolphins player ever to make the 99 Club.
McCaffrey sees a substantial boost to 99 from the 96 rating he started Madden 24 with. Meanwhile, his 49ers teammate Trent Williams joins him on the list, cementing San Francisco as a powerhouse team.
To no one’s surprise, Travis Kelce joins the 99 Club for the fifth time in his career, setting the record for most appearances by a TE in Madden history. His Chiefs’ compatriot, Patrick Mahomes, follows suit after solidifying his status as the best QB in the league by adding a third Super Bowl ring to his collection.
Top 10 best Running Backs in Madden 25
| Rank | Player | Rating | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | 99 | HB | San Francisco 49ers |
| 2 | Nick Chubb | 96 | HB | Cleveland Browns |
| 3 | Derrick Henry | 94 | HB | Baltimore Ravens |
| 4 | Saquon Barkley | 92 | HB | Philadeplhia Eagles |
| 5 | Joe Mixon | 91 | HB | Houston Texans |
| 6 | Travis Etienne Jr | 90 | HB | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 7 | Josh Jacobs | 89 | HB | Green Bay Packers |
| 8 | Aaron Jones | 88 | HB | Minnesota Vikings |
| 9 | Kenneth Walker III | 88 | HB | Seattle Seahawks |
| 10 | Isiah Pacheco | 87 | HB | Kansas City Chiefs |
It’s no surprise to see McCaffrey as the highest-rated Running Back this year and the only member of the 99-Club at this position. The superstar tied the all-time NFL record for consecutive games with a touchdown (17) last season.
What’s interesting about the top Running Back ratings is that half of the top 10 are playing with a new team this season. Jacobs, Jones, Mixon, Barkley, and Henry must adapt to new environments, likely leading to major fluctuations when the season begins.
Meanwhile, Walker III, Pacheco, and Etienne Jr will all look to build on impressive seasons as the trio of Running Backs head into their third year as pros.
Top 10 highest-rated Quarterbacks in Madden 25
| Rank | Player | Rating | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mahomes | 99 | QB | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2 | Lamar Jackson | 98 | QB | Baltimore Ravens |
| 3 | Joe Burrow | 93 | QB | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 4 | Josh Allen | 92 | QB | Buffalo Bills |
| 5 | Dak Prescott | 90 | QB | Dallas Cowboys |
| 6 | Tua Tagovailoa | 88 | QB | Miami Dolphins |
| 7 | Justin Herbert | 87 | QB | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 8 | Jalen Hurts | 86 | QB | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 9 | Brock Purdy | 85 | QB | San Francisco 49ers |
| 10 | Kirk Cousins | 84 | QB | Atlanta Falcons |
Patrick Mahomes leads the pack and retains his 99 OVR rating from Madden 24. Lamar Jackson trails behind despite making a strong case for joining the exclusive club by winning the NFL MVP award last season. Joe Burrow’s injury-plagued campaign sees him land in third and lose two points in the process.
Bills’ QB Josh Allen retains his Madden 24 rating thanks to a rollercoaster season packed with impressive highs and shocking lows. The 28-year-old acquired a pass completion rate of 66.5% but also threw a career-worst 18 interceptions.
Top 10 highest-rated Wide Receivers in Madden 25
| Ranking | Player | Rating | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyreek Hill | 99 | WR | Miami Dolphins |
| 2 | Justin Jefferson | 98 | WR | Minnesota Vikings |
| 3 | CeeDee Lamb | 96 | WR | Dallas Cowboys |
| 4 | A.J. Brown | 95 | WR | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 5 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 95 | WR | Detroit Lions |
| 6 | Davante Adams | 94 | WR | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 7 | Ja’Marr Chase | 93 | WR | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 8 | Stefon Diggs | 92 | WR | Houston Texans |
| 9 | Brandon Aiyuk | 91 | WR | San Francisco 49ers |
| 10 | Mike Evans | 91 | WR | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Tyreek Hill replaces Justin Jefferson as the sole receiver in the 99 Club this year. After an injury-riddled season, Jefferson drops down to 98. CeeDee Lamb rounds out the top three after putting together the best campaign of his young career.
The ratings amongst the top Wide Receivers flow smoothly with at least one player occupying ratings from 96 to 91.
Madden receives updated ratings throughout the year based on real-life performances, so it’ll be interesting to see where these WRs end up once matches begin. Keep an eye on Ja’Marr Chase who is poised to move up from his modest 93 if Bengals QB Joe Burrow has a bounce-back year.
Best Offensive Linemen
| Rank | Player | Rating | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trent Williams | 99 | LT | San Francisco 49ers |
| 2 | Zack Martin | 97 | RG | Dallas Cowboys |
| 3 | Penei Sewell | 96 | RT | Detroit Lions |
| 4 | Lane Johnson | 95 | RT | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 5 | Tyron Smith | 95 | LT | New York Jets |
| 6 | Tristan Wirfs | 94 | LT | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 7 | Chris Lindstrom | 94 | RG | Atlanta Falcons |
| 8 | Laremy Tunsil | 94 | LT | Houston Texans |
| 9 | Frank Ragnow | 93 | C | Detroit Lions |
| 10 | Creed Humphrey | 92 | C | Kansas City Chiefs |
As a member of the 99-Club, Trent Williams leads the group of Offensive Linemen after a successful season that saw the 49ers make it to the Super Bowl.
Elsewhere, the Detroit Lions have an embarrassment of riches in their offensive line, with Frank Ragnow and Penei Sewell both in the top 10. Their sturdy offensive line was a major factor behind the Lions exceeding expectations to produce the third most offensive yards in the league last season.
Best Madden 25 Edge Rushers
| Rank | Player | Rating | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myles Garrett | 98 | RE | Cleveland Browns |
| 2 | Micah Parsons | 98 | RE | Dallas Cowboys |
| 3 | T.J. Watt | 97 | LOLB | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 4 | Maxx Crosby | 97 | LE | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 5 | Nick Bosa | 96 | LE | San Francisco 49ers |
| 6 | Josh Allen | 91 | ROLB | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 7 | DeMarcus Lawrence | 91 | LE | Dallas Cowboys |
| 8 | Khalil Mack | 90 | ROLB | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 9 | Alex Highsmith | 89 | ROLB | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 10 | Trey Hendrickson | 89 | RE | Cincinnati Bengals |
The top Edge Rushers in Madden 25 is a list full of household names like Garrett and Parsons. While these two players are in different stages of their careers, they continue to be major contributors for the Browns and Cowboys respectively.
The ratings among the top five are particularly high, with a drop-off after Nick Bosa’s 96 overall. Bosa’s rating proves that the 49ers are one of the most well-rounded teams in the game with players among the top 10 across almost every position.
Highest-rated Safeties
| Ranking | Player | Rating | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jessie Bates III | 97 | FS | Atlanta Falcons |
| 2 | Antoine Winfield Jr | 94 | FS | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 3 | Minkah Fitzpatrick | 93 | FS | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 4 | Derwin James Jr | 91 | SS | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 5 | Tyrann Mathieu | 91 | FS | New Orleans Saints |
| 6 | Budda Baker | 90 | SS | Arizona Cardinals |
| 7 | Kevin Byard III | 89 | FS | Chicago Bears |
| 8 | Kyle Hamilton | 89 | SS | Baltimore Ravens |
| 9 | Jevon Holland | 88 | FS | Miami Dolphins |
| 10 | Talanoa Hufanga | 88 | SS | San Francisco 49ers |
After a solid first year with the Atlanta Falcons in which he recorded a career-high six interceptions, Jessie Bates III’s 97 rating earns him the honor of being the best Safety in Madden 25.
Veterans Tyrann Mathieu and Budda Baker make their presence felt on the list with a rating of 91 and 90, respectively. Both players missed out on the playoffs last season, but they’ll be looking to contribute to their teams’ defensive solidity in 2024.
Kyle Hamilton is one of the youngest players amongst the top 10 Safeties, and we expect his 89 rating to grow throughout a successful season with the powerhouse Baltimore Ravens.
Best Defensive Linemen
| Rank | Player | Rating | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Jones | 97 | DT | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2 | Dexter Lawrence II | 95 | DT | New York Giants |
| 3 | Quinnen Williams | 94 | DT | New York Jets |
| 4 | Justin Madubuike | 92 | LE | Baltimore Ravens |
| 5 | Cameron Heyward | 90 | RE | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 6 | Derrick Brown | 90 | RE | Carolina Panthers |
| 7 | Vita Vea | 90 | DT | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 8 | Jonathan Allen | 89 | DT | Washington Commanders |
| 9 | Christian Wilkins | 88 | DT | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 10 | DeForest Buckner | 87 | DT | Indianapolis Colts |
The veteran presence of Chris Jones helped lead the Chiefs to a Super Bowl in the 2023/2024 season, and the DT has unsurprisingly claimed the top spot amongst Defensive Linemen.
Following Jones are Williams and Lawrence II, who have both come into their own for their respective New York teams as they approach their sixth season in the league.
Best Tight Ends
| Rank | Player | Rating | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Kelce | 99 | TE | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2 | George Kittle | 97 | TE | San Francisco 49ers |
| 3 | Mark Andrews | 94 | TE | Baltimore Ravens |
| 4 | T.J. Hockenson | 91 | TE | Minnesota Vikings |
| 5 | David Njoku | 90 | TE | Cleveland Browns |
| 6 | Evan Engram | 88 | TE | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 7 | Sam LaPorta | 86 | TE | Detroit Lions |
| 8 | Dallas Goedert | 85 | TE | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 9 | Dalton Schultz | 84 | TE | Houston Texans |
| 10 | Cole Kmet | 83 | TE | Chicago Bears |
Travis Kelce played an important role in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl triumph last season as he recorded the second-highest receiving yards among TEs throughout the year. With his team claiming the post-season title, Kelce rejoins the 99 Club.
George Kittle’s consistent displays throughout the 2023/2024 season earn him the second spot on the list, while Mark Andrews ranks third despite enduring an injury-riddled campaign.
Best Cornerbacks
| Rank | Player | Rating | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sauce Gardner | 97 | CB | New York Jets |
| 2 | Jalen Ramsey | 96 | CB | Miami Dolphins |
| 3 | Patrick Surtain II | 95 | CB | Denver Broncos |
| 4 | Jaire Alexander | 93 | CB | Green Bay Packers |
| 5 | L’Jarius Sneed | 92 | CB | Tennessee Titans |
| 6 | Charvarius Ward | 91 | CB | San Francisco 49ers |
| 7 | Marlon Humphrey | 91 | CB | Baltimore Ravens |
| 8 | Denzel Ward | 90 | CB | Cleveland Browns |
| 9 | Marshon Lattimore | 90 | CB | New Orleans Saints |
| 10 | Trent McDuffie | 90 | CB | Kansas City Chiefs |
After shining with the Jets during the 2023/2024 season, Sauce Gardner earns a four-point boost to become the highest-rated CB. Last year’s frontrunner, Jalen Ramsey, drops to the second spot and his overall rating is docked by one point.
With a league-high 23 pass defenses last season, Charvarius Ward received a four-point increase, which is enough to cement a sixth-placed ranking.
Best Linebackers
| Rank | Player | Rating | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Warner | 97 | MLB | San Franciso 49ers |
| 2 | Roquan Smith | 95 | MLB | Baltimore Ravens |
| 3 | Demario Davis | 92 | MLB | New Orleans Saints |
| 4 | Lavonte David | 90 | MLB | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 5 | C.J. Mosley | 90 | MLB | New York Jets |
| 6 | Foyesade Oluokun | 89 | MLB | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 7 | Dre Greenlaw | 87 | ROLB | San Franciso 49ers |
| 8 | Matt Milano | 87 | ROLB | Buffalo Bills |
| 9 | Bobby Wagner | 87 | MLB | Washington Commanders |
| 10 | Bobby Okereke | 86 | MLB | New York Giants |
Fred Warner has been crowned as the best Linebacker in Madden for the third year in a row. The 49ers star recorded career-best figures during last year’s campaign and received a nice rating bump of +3 as a result.
Roquan Smith has been a defensive powerhouse for the Ravens, and he retains his second-rank spot from last year. The Saints’ Demario Davis comes in at third on the back of a combined 121 tackles last season.
Are beta ratings final?
No, the ratings in Madden 25’s beta are not the final ratings. Beta ratings won’t appear in the game when it launches on August 16 as they are subject to change.
In a June 14 X post, EA SPORTS American Football Production Director Clint Oldenburg confirmed that “Player Ratings in the beta are not final.” Oldenburg also explained that the beta ratings are purposely altered to keep fans on their toes: “They’ve been intentionally scrambled.”
Football fans have plenty to look forward to this summer following the success of College Football 25 before the Madden 25 release.